The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit (APSS) will be held 7–8 May 2026, hosted at La Suite Kobe Oceans Garden in Kobe, Japan. The APSS brings together owners, operators and industry stakeholders to examine how the Asia-Pacific market is evolving, with a particular focus on regulatory developments, operational realities and long-term growth potential across the region.

Japan, which has not traditionally been viewed as a yachting nation or destination, is home to more than 21,000 ultra-high-net-worth individuals, underlining its longer-term relevance within the global superyacht market and providing important context for the summit’s 2026 location.

Patron Sponsor Fema Marine specialises in yacht surveying and management services, providing independent technical oversight across the region. In addition, the company acts as a flag representative for several state maritime authorities, and is authorised to carry out ISM and ISPS compliance audits on behalf of those administrations.

“Supporting this summit reflects our recognition that this region carries a future worth investing in. To undervalue the importance of the Asia-Pacific over the coming decades would be a mistake. As interest in larger yacht ownership continues to grow and an increasing number of superyachts operate in these waters, the Summit plays an important role in bringing together key decision-makers, and supporting the collaboration, education and knowledge sharing essential to the region’s development.”

Sarah Flavell, Marketing Manager, Damen Yachting

As Japan continues to open its markets to international superyacht traffic and expand its marina and service infrastructure, the summit will examine the policy landscape, commercial opportunities and operational requirements that will shape access to and growth within the Japanese market.

Further details, including the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 programme and speaker line-up, will be announced in the coming months. For information on sponsorship and attendance, visit the APSA website.